EVERYTHING ILLINOIS

Statistics:

Illinois is the sixth most populous state in the US with a population of over 12 million people.

The unemployment rate in Illinois was 7.3% as of January 2022, which is higher than the national average of 4.0%.

In 2020, the median household income in Illinois was $72,887, which is slightly higher than the national median of $68,703.

Illinois has a diverse economy with a strong presence in industries such as finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and education.

Hiring Industry:

Illinois has laws that protect job seekers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Employers in Illinois are required to comply with federal and state laws related to minimum wage, overtime, and other labor standards.

Illinois law requires employers to provide certain benefits such as workers' compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, and disability insurance.

Employers in Illinois must comply with federal and state laws related to background checks, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Human Resources:

The Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Illinois has specific laws related to family and medical leave, including the Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act and the Illinois Family and Medical Leave Act.

Illinois law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

Illinois has laws related to employee privacy, including the Biometric Information Privacy Act and the Employee Credit Privacy Act.

Business Laws:

Illinois has specific laws related to business formation, including the Illinois Business Corporation Act and the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act.

Illinois has laws related to business taxes, including corporate income tax, sales tax, and use tax.

Illinois law requires businesses to obtain certain licenses and permits depending on the type of business.

Illinois has laws related to contracts, including the Illinois Uniform Commercial Code and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

Some of the major cities in Illinois include: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Naperville, Springfield, Peoria, Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero, Champaign, Bloomington, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Decatur, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines